Uber driver has medical episode, hits FHP trooper – ABC Action News

TAMPA, Fla. – Authorities stated a driver and an FHP trooper have been saved by a Good Samaritan, who had ordered a experience from Uber.

The Good Samaritan was picked up by the Uber driver, Wednesday morning, however throughout that journey the Uber driver suffered a seizure.

According to FHP, the passenger managed to steer the SUV onto the shoulder. Trooper Jack Hypes noticed the SUV driving throughout a number of lanes so he stopped to research. That’s when the Uber driver by chance switched gears.

The Uber driver, Jose Feliciano, stated he doesn’t have any reminiscence of even choosing up the passenger that morning or blacking out.

“The only thing I remember is seeing two lights behind me. The trooper opened the door and told me I looked pale and then the ambulance came,” he stated.

Feliciano didn’t know he harm the trooper till at this time. He stated he remembered seeing the trooper on the hospital.

“Something told me that I should be grateful of that man,” Feliciano stated.

According to FHP, the passenger was capable of raise the SUV off of the trooper, serving to save his life. Feliciano is grateful for each males. He referred to as his passenger his hero.